Hillcrest Elementary vs Howard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Howard Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Orlando, Florida | Howard Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 2,187 | #66 of 563 |
| National rank | #1220 of 50,301 | #1741 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 1,185 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 78.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 27.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.2).
- •Howard Middle is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 489.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary better than Howard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (88.3 vs 78.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillcrest Elementary and Howard Middle?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 489. Howard Middle: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Howard Middle rank in Florida?
Hillcrest Elementary is 42nd of 2,187 and Howard Middle is 66th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).